Can you swim here today?
Adams Creek Lake
Tennessee · Reservoir
Not today — an official hazard warning is active
Avoid todayAs of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Adams Creek Lake is 78°F (26°C), measured by USGS gauge 03538830, 4 miles away.
Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Cumberland, TN; Fentress, TN; Overton, TN; Putnam, TN.
- A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Cumberland, TN; Fentress, TN; Overton, TN; Putnam, TN. — NWS Nashville TN
- A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Cumberland, TN. — NWS Nashville TN
- Water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 03538830, as of Aug 22, 5:45 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 16 ft³/s over 15 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:45 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 16 ft³/s over 15 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Tennessee yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge OBED RIVER AT ADAMS BRIDGE NEAR CROSSVILLE, TN (4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:45 PM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.